Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Simply Bold Cafe
Coffee Shop
Squawk Café
Coffee Shop
The Greenhouse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Six-One-Oh Cafe
Coffee Shop
New York Bagelry
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Reading Public Museum
Museum
Miller Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Reading Movies 11 and IMAX
Cinema
Reading Area Firefighters Museum
Museum
Santander Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Berks History Center
Museum
Reading Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Fox Berkshire
Cinema
Genesius Theater
Theatre Arts
Nightclub Reverb
Nightclub
Peace Rock
Attraction
FirstEnergy Stadium
Stadium
Gene L. Shirk Stadium
Stadium
Freedman Gallery
Art Gallery
Wachovia Theatre
Theatre Arts
AMC Cinemas 10
Cinema
Berks Lanes
Bowling Alley
Mid Atlantic Air Museum
Museum
Berks County Military History Museum
Museum
American Museum of Veterinary Medicine
Museum
Food and Drink (6) C+
Brewer's Bar and Grill
Bar
Willow Creek Brewing
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
The Bar Cart
Alcohol
The Barley Mow
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Speckled Hen
Bar
Reading Distilling Guild
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Little Brown Jug
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Oakbrook Brewing Company
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chapman's Deli
Deli
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Beer Mart
Alcohol
Zoup!
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Liberty Ale House
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) B
Elta K Bitz Bicentennial House
Community Centre
3rd and Spruce Recreation Center
Community Centre
Schlegel Park Field House
Community Centre
George Washington Carver American Legion Post 962
Community Centre
Olivet Boys & Girls PAL Unit
Community Centre
Wyomissing Field House
Gym
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
Berk's Gymnastic Academy
Gym
O’Pake Community Center
Community Centre
Olivet Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Keffer Park Field House
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Pendora Park Field House
Community Centre
Schumo Center for Fitness and Well-Being
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Goodwill Beneficial Association
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Antietam Valley Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Homemade Cravings
Bakery
Shillington Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
West Reading Playground
Park
Museum Arboretum
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Barbey's Playground
Park
Happy Hollow Playground
Park
Happy Hollow Playground
Park
3rd and Spruce Park
Park
Front and Schiller Playground
Park
Schlegel Park
Park
Oakbrook Park
Park
Baer Park
Park
2nd & Oley
Park
Oakbrook Housing Park
Park
Berkshire Heights Playground
Park
Stonecliffe Recreation Area
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Centre Park
Park
Reading Iron Playground
Park
Cedar Street Park
Park
Brookline Park
Park
Essick Park
Park
3rd and Spring Playground
Park
10th & South Playground
Park
E.J. Dives Playground
Park
Kenhorst Playground
Park
Shops (4) C+
William H. Diller
Fashion
Serenity Boutique
Clothing
Finch + Fern
Furniture
Texture Curl Bar
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Royer's Flowers and Gifts
Florist
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
Hot Topic
Clothing
Boscov's
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Journeys
Shoes
Gap
Clothing
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Express
Clothing
Berkshire Mall
Mall
Hallmark
Gift Shop
rue21
Clothing
Gymboree
Clothing
Aeropostale
Clothing
Sears
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in West Reading.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Stop 10
Bus Stop
Stop 9
Bus Stop
Stop 4
Bus Stop
Stop 5
Bus Stop
Stop 3
Bus Stop
BARTA Transportation Center
Bus Station
Stop 6
Bus Stop
Stop 2
Bus Stop
Stop 7
Bus Stop
Stop 1
Bus Stop
Stop 8
Bus Stop
BARTA Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Reading is 96/100 - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B+

West Reading crime rates are 1,488 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,251 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
236 crimes per 100k B+
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employment C+

The median income in West Reading is $49,000 - which is 11% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$49,000 F
Unemployment Rate
0.5% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
West Reading PD
Police
Reading Hospital
Hospital
Miller Cheryl DDS
Dentist
West Reading Fire Department
Fire Station
Reading Hospital at Wyomissing
Clinic
Reading Heath Urgent Care
Clinic
Reading Fire Department
Fire Station
Wyomissing Fire Department
Fire Station
State Police Station Troop L
Police
Reading Hose Fire Company
Fire Station
Rainbow Fire Company
Fire Station
Berks Community Health Center
Doctor
Dental Health Services
Dentist
Reading Pediatric Office
Doctor
Kenhorst Fire Company
Fire Station
Berks Endodontics
Doctor
Children's Dental Health of Wyomissing
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Reading Oral Surgery Group
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Reading Fire Department, Engine 9 & Ladder 3
Fire Station
Family Medicine - Tower Health Medical Group
Doctor
Reading Hospital at Spring Ridge
Clinic
Patient First
Clinic
Berks Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

West Reading home prices are $122,400 - which is 27% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$122,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B+

The West Reading graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
68% B-
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (1) C-
West Reading El Ctr
Southwest Ms
Yocum Institute For Arts Education
Southwest Ms
Lauers Park El Sch
Northwest El Sch
Tyson-Schoener El Sch
Nhs School Of Reading
Northwestern Human Services
Opportunities School
Reading Sda Jr Academy
Northwest Ms
St Margaret School
Millmont El Sch
Chor Day Academy
Southern Ms
Tenth & Penn El Sch
Amanda E Stout El Sch
Tenth & Green El Sch
Glenside El Sch
Wyomissing Hills El Ctr
New Story
Riverside El Sch
Lakin Preschool Of Reform Congregation Oheb Shaolo
Fairview Christian School
High Schools (0) F
Berks Catholic High School
Nhs School Of Reading
Northwestern Human Services
Reading Sda Jr Academy
I-Lead Charter School
Chor Day Academy
Wyomissing Area Jshs
Reading Intermediate Hs
Fairview Christian School
Reading Shs
Governor Mifflin Shs
Wilson Hs
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc
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ratings A+

West Reading has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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  • West Reading has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Reading crime rates are 16% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in West Reading is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Reading? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      West Reading Playground
      Museum Arboretum
      Riverfront Park
      Barbey's Playground
      Happy Hollow Playground
      Happy Hollow Playground
      3rd and Spruce Park
      Front and Schiller Playground

      Entertainment

      Reading Public Museum
      Miller Center for the Arts
      Reading Movies 11 and IMAX
      Reading Area Firefighters Museum
      Santander Performing Arts Center
      Berks History Center
      Reading Civic Theatre
      Fox Berkshire

      Food & Drink

      Brewer's Bar and Grill
      Willow Creek Brewing
      Wendy's
      The Bar Cart
      The Barley Mow
      McDonald's
      The Speckled Hen
      Reading Distilling Guild

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Reading? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in West Reading.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Reading? The cost of living in West Reading is 96/100 - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania.
      West Reading
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Reading? West Reading crime rates are 1,488, which are 16% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,488 per 100k people

      36% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 68

      36% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -60%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Reading? The median income in West Reading is $49,000 which is 11% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $49,00011% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,98241% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      89% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Reading a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Reading Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Reading home prices? West Reading home prices are $122,400 - which is 27% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $122,40034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9823% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does West Reading have good schools? The West Reading graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      42% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Reading a good place to live? West Reading has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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